families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

NOUN

kin, offspring; classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestors ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

Example Sentences

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"This type of operation always involves a great deal of responsibility, emotional toll, and a strong desire to return bodies to their families," she said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Stevens told BBC Radio Wales Drive this would help anyone driving as part of their work and the VAT reduction from 20% to 5% for visitor attractions would help Welsh families in the summer holidays.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“When a parent suddenly needs care, families are often forced to choose between keeping their income and caring for a loved one.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

But a truly courageous leader would keep his promise to give families a bigger and broader educational lifeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“There was a woman on the train who was quite keen to help them. Stayed with the families at all times, comforted the children. An American woman.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin